When you pick to exercise with specific exercise equipment , you are able to find a selection of price ranges to fit any budget.

Pre-owned equipment is also available through the newspaper or stores that sell used equipment.

Be sure your decision about equipment meets your fitness needs!

Stationary Bicycles

• Prices range from $200-$3500

• More expensive models feature electronic devices to monitor heart rate and calories burned, and allow for varying pedal resistance and terrain

• Provides non-impact aerobic exercise for the lower body

• Models are available with optional arm ergometers to exercise the upper body as well

• Authorizes for exercise while reading or watching TV to prevent boredom

Treadmills

• Prices range from $200-$8000

• Models vary from those with a non-electronic belt that moves over rollers to electronic ones with a selection of speeds and grades (incline) and the capability to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and calories burned

• the kind of motor, ability to change the grade electronically, and the monitoring equipment are what will increase the price

• Provides non-impact aerobic activity to the lower body

• Allows for walking or jogging in a climate controlled atmosphere on a smooth surface

Rowing Machines

• Prices range from $200-$3500

• Provides for non-impact aerobic activity to the upper and lower body

• Individuals with back problems should consult their doctor before starting a workout program with a rowing machine or try other kinds of exercise equipment

Cross Country Ski Machines

• Prices range from $300-$750

• Provides the ultimate non-impact aerobic exercise to the upper and lower body

• PRACTICE in the store before you decide to purchase! the synchronized upper and lower body movement this machine requires may not be for you!

Step Benches

• Prices range for $20-$60

• Provides aerobic activity while watching your favorite Television program or with a step aerobics tape

Stairmasters

• Prices range from $50-$3000

• Provides for aerobic activity to the lower body

• People with back of knee problems should consult their doctor before buying this equipment

• Walking up and down a flight of stairs can provide the same quality of exercise!

Free Weights

• Free weights range from $4-$150

• Professional instruction is encouraged before beginning a home workout program with free weights to prevent serious injury

• Water bottles, soup cans, and over-sized rubber bands may be used as free weights

Weight Training Machines

• Multi-station machines range from $500-$5,500

• More costly than free weights but could be safer

• Resistance machines isolate specific upper and lower body muscle groups